广西平桂高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题

1、 最新 文档 可修改 欢迎下载 广西平桂高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man looking for? A. A book.B. His iPhone. C. A pay phone.2. Where is the woman going next? A. To a snack bar.B. To a movie theater.

2、C. To her friend Simons house.3. What will the man do next? A. Fill out another form.B. Correct his mistake on the form.C. Tell the woman his medical history.4. When will the man most likely get home? A. At7:00.B. At about 7:30.C. After 8:00.5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. On

3、a farm.B. At a fruit market.C. At customs.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第7段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What relation is the woman to George? A. His mother.B. His teammate.C. His coach.7. What does the woman think is more

4、important? A. Winning the game.B. Being a team player.C. Impressing the parents.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What does the man want to do at the restaurant at first? A. Hold a party.B. Watch the big game.C. Book a table. 9. Why does the woman suggest the man try the bar? A. The restaurant is all booked.B. The

5、y have a different menu there.C. There is room for five people.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. When does the woman have to hand in her essay? A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow. C. In a couple days.11. What is the woman having trouble with? A. Ending her paper.B. Starting her essay.C. Giving more thoughts.12. How

6、 will the man help the woman? A. By correcting her mistakes.B. By showing her some examples.C. By reading what she has written.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Who do the womans parents probably cheer for? A. England.B. Portugal.C. Spain.14. According to the woman, what is most likely to happen tonight? A. Spa

7、in will lose.B. Portugal will lose.C. Ronaldo will score three goals. 15. Why does the man support for Portugal? A. He likes Ronaldo.B. Spain is way too confident.C. Portugal hasnt lost a single game yet.16. How much money do the speakers agree to bet? A. $10.B. $20.C. $40.听第8段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How

8、many participants are in the festival? A. 200.B. 700.C. 1000.18. What is different about this years festival? A. Its not free.B. There are more prizes.C. Donald Trump will be attending.19. What is the biggest prize? A. “The Grand Pumpkin”.B. “Celebrity Pumpkin”.C. “The Great Pumpkin”.20. Who might t

9、he speaker be? A. A news reporter.B. A radio announcer.C. A participant in the festival.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A A young man married a young woman from Maliyuwa, a nearby village. They lived with the mans big family-his parents, his brothers, the

10、ir wives and children. Their family kept an elephant, in which the young woman soon took a great interest. Every day she fed it with fruit and sugar.Three months later the woman went back to her parents home, having quarrelled with her husband. Soon the elephant refused to eat and work. It appeared

11、to be ill and heart-broken. One morning after several weeks ,the animal disappeared from the house. It went to the womans home. On seeing her, the elephant waved its trunk and touched her with it. The young woman was so moved (感动) by the act of the animal that she returned to her husbands home.21. T

12、he woman left her new home .A. to visit her own parents in Maliyuwa B. to see if the elephant would follow herC. because she was angry with her husband D. because she was tired of the large family22. After the young woman left her husbands home, the elephant .A. returned to the forest B. was sad bec

13、ause it missed herC. went to look for a new home D. was sick because nobody fed it23. The young wife went back to her husband because .A. the elephant had come to look for her B. she knew he had sent the animal to herC. her parents persuaded her toD. she missed her new homeB Body language is the “si

14、lence language” of every culture. It is important to know the body language of every country, or we may be misunderstood. In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfrien

15、dliness. Friends may place a hand on the others arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug. Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two or a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. A

16、mericans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say “Pardon me” or “Excuse me”. Americans like to look the other person in the eye when they are talking. If you dont do so, it means you are bored,

17、 hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite. Learning a cultures body language is sometimes confusing. If you dont know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile. 24. Suppose you are meeting a customer from United States, how will you greet him?A. G

18、reet him with a hug B. Shake his hand firmlyC. Place a hand on his arm D. Stare at him25. If you stand too close to Americans, they will _.A. face you directly B. move backC. Say “Pardon me” D. stare at you26. Which of the following statements is True according to the text?A. Americans stand side by

19、 side when talking with friends. B. Americans show their respect by shaking hands weakly. C. Americans say “Excuse me” to each other when talking. D. Americans like to look the other person in the eye when talking. 27. If you know nothing about a cultures body language, you can _.A. listen carefully

20、 with no expression B. hide your opinionsC. smile D. stare at othersCAbout six years ago, I was sitting on a plane next to a woman who was extremely energetic. I was tired and wanted to take a nap, but she tapped me on the shoulder to introduce herself.Hi, my name is Helga.As we talked, it came up t

21、hat I had started an organization in high school called R.A.K.E. (Random Acts of Kindness, Etc.). As I described what we did, Helga got very serious and said to me, There is nothing more important in the world than kindness.I was curious about what she had said, and as the plane took off. she began

22、telling me a story about the last time she had flown.It was three years ago and she was heading back to her hometown because her father had become very ill.Just as the plane was about to leave, her fathers doctor called to inform her that her father had suddenly passed away. For the three-hour plane

23、 ride, she sat in stunned(受惊的) silence,.When she arrived at the airport in her hometown, she walked to the nearest bench(长椅),sat down and cried.For two hours, she sat and wept while thousands of people just walked on by.Not a single person stopped and asked if I was OK that day. It was on that day t

24、hat I realized kindness isnt normal. Helgas words have stuck with me for all these years. Im reminded all the time that for many of us, kindness is not usually our default setting (默认设置).We spend so much time worrying about our own problems that we walk by or ignore other people in need of a bit of

25、kindness.So, Ive made it my mission to do my part in making kindness normal.Now, I travel to schools all across the US to speak about compassion(同情),empathy(同感),and love.I m proud to share my stories with students, teachers, and parents about our need for character, compassion, and kindness.Providin

26、g young people with practical ways to exercise kindness makes my job more satisfying than any other I can think of.And when I give my talks, I always have my conversation with Helga in the back of my mind.28. We can know from the first four paragraphs that the author_.A. was interested in Helgas sto

27、ry B. was angry to be disturbed by HelgaC. found Helga a very serious personD. was always eager to make friends 29. During Helgas trip to her hometown, she_.A. couldnt help but cry on the flightB. blamed the doctor for not calling her earlierC. came to realize the value of kindnessD. received help f

28、rom passengers beside her30. How did Helga s story influence the author?A. He found a better way to exercise kindness.B. He realized that most people were nice and kind.C. He realized the importance of using stories in speech.D. He began teaching others about kindness and found it rewarding.31. The

29、author wrote this article mainly to_.A. show why kindness isnt normal.B. explain how he developed his kindness careerC. give advice on how to practice kindnessD. share a touching story about kindness DCooking programmes and classes for children seem to positively influence childrens food preferences

30、 and behaviours, according to a recent review. And, although the review didnt look at longterm effects of such programmes, the findings suggest that such programmes might help children develop longlasting healthy habits.This research comes at a time when childhood obesity(肥胖症) rates have been rising

31、 rapidly. More than onethird of adolescents(青少年) in the United States were obese in 2012, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This trend has been caused, at least in part, by a significant decrease in the amount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s,

32、according to background information in the study. Cooking education programmes, such as Food Explorers, teach children about new healthy foods and how to prepare them. They also stress the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables every day. A volunteer parent explains a new food to the group,

33、 and the kids make something based on the lesson, such as fruit or vegetable salad. Depending on the programme, kids may be sent home with information about healthy foods to bring to their parents, the review explained.The study team reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of cookin

34、g education programmes. Children in these classes were between 5 and 12 years old, according to the review. The goal of the study team was to learn more about developing an efficient programme to encourage healthy food choices that last a lifetime. The study found that it is particularly important t

35、o expose kids to healthy foods on a number of occasions. This makes them feel comfortable with the new foods, which helps them build healthy habits.The study stressed the importance of getting parents involved in(参与) their childrens eating habits. Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a coo

36、king class can achieve similar benefits by having their kids help them while they prepare meals at home. Children are more comfortable at home, which makes them more receptive to new foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience.32. What can we infer from the second paragraph?

37、 AChildhood obesity is totally caused by eating habits.BEating out frequently causes obesity.CChildhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly since 2012.DFood consumption has decreased significantly since the 1980s.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the study?AParents should let their

38、kids cook independently at home.BChildren who participate in cooking programmes are less likely to become obese.CA greater willingness to try new foods helps build healthy habits. DChildren who take cooking courses are more likely to choose fruits and vegetables as adults.34. Which of the following

39、does this passage belong to?AEducation Systems. BPublic Health Research. CParentchild Relationship. DScience and Technology. 35. The purpose of the passage is_Ato inform the readers Bto entertain the readersCto discuss with the readers Dto warn the readers第二节：任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填

40、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important yet the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: “How do I get a good job？” _36_There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and la

41、nd the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, doortodoor approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just

42、seem to be in the right place at the right time. _37_He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining he couldnt sail because a crew was

43、 sick. Without stopping to think, the lad(少年) offered to take his place. _38_39_If the lad had gone home to ponder(考虑) his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well.Sometimes we hear stories about

44、people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs(美差). When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. _40_ And within a year this person had become general manager of the company.AThis story a

45、lso illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself.BPeople find jobs in an infinite number of ways.CIts almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisements in newspapers. DTake for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor.EBut there was one person wh

46、o landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the companys faults.FHe spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.GIt is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.第三部分： 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、

47、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A little boy invited his mother to attend his schools first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boys _41_, she said she would go. This _42_be the first time that his classmates and teacher _43_ his mother and he felt _44_ of her appearance. Although she was a bea

48、utiful woman, there was a severe scar（疤痕）that _45_ nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to _46_ why or how she got the scar.At the meeting, the people were _47_by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother in spite of (不管) the _48_, but the little boy was still embarrass

49、ed（尴尬）and _49_himself from everyone. He did, however, get within _50_ of a talk between his mother and his teacher.The teacher asked _51_ ,“How did you get the scar on your face?”The mother replied, “ _52_ my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was _53_ afraid to go in becaus

50、e the fire was _54_ , so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked senseless but luckily, a fireman came in and saved _55_ of us.” She _56_the burned side of her face. “This scar will be _57_,

51、but to this day, I have never _58_what I did.”At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with _59_ in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great sense of the sacrifice（牺牲）that his mother had made for him. He held her hand _60_for the rest of the day.41. A. enjoymentB. d

52、isappointmentC. surprise D. excitement42. A. wouldB. couldC. shouldD. must43. A. noticedB. greetedC. acceptedD. met44. A. proudB. ashamedC. happyD. tired45. A. includedB. passedC. coveredD. shaded46. A. talk aboutB. think aboutC. come about D. hear about47. A. impressedB. surprisedC. excited D. comf

53、orted48. A. humorB. faceC. bodyD. scar49. A. hidB. protectedC. kept D. stopped50. A. understandingB. remindingC. hearing D. learning51. A. carefullyB. seriouslyC. nervously D. anxiously52. A. IfB. WhenC. Since D. Because53. A. soB. muchC. quiteD. too54. A. out of controlB. under controlC. in control

54、 D. over control55. A. eitherB. neitherC. bothD. all56. A. pointedB. showedC. hit D. touched57. A. longB. lastingC. beautifulD. ugly58. A. forgotB. recognizedC. considered D. regretted59. A. angerB. tearsC. smileD. failure60. A. actuallyB. slowlyC. tightly D. suddenly第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，

55、在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 This afternoon a charity sale 61._(hold)on the playground of our school . 62._(it) purpose was to donate books to children in poor areas. 63._ you bought one book, a new book would be given to a Child in need. All the teachers and students took 64._ active part in this event, and everyone looked pretty happy.It is known to us all 65._ books are the bridge to knowledg